When it comes to Amsterdam canal cruises, there are countless options. It’s also a perfect way to see a lot without having to walk even more. Whether you are visiting Amsterdam for one day or a week, don’t miss this! No matter how much exploring you do on foot, seeing the city from a boat gives a completely different perspective. If I were to choose just one thing that you absolutely must do in Amsterdam, it would be a canal cruise. At the bottom of the post, you can find our recommended 1-day Amsterdam itinerary and some suggestions on what to see and do in and near Amsterdam if you have more time. So this is my no-nonsense guide to the best things to see and do in Amsterdam in one day. Yes, there are many amazing and also quirky museums in Amsterdam, beautiful parks to visit, and lots of great bars and cafes where you can have the best meal in town… But unless you have more than one day, you will probably not want to waste your time shopping at the huge warehouse Bijenkorf or walking to the other side of town in search of that one restaurant that someone recommended… However, I had to read a paper travel guide and seven different websites before I came up with a somewhat feasible itinerary with the best things to do in Amsterdam if you only have one day. Since we hadn’t been to Amsterdam in years, I did some research on what we could do in Amsterdam in one day and found some great advice. But the rest of our day itinerary was completely blank. We knew that we wanted to explore the canals – that’s a must in Amsterdam, so we booked our canal cruise in advance.

Recently, we took advantage of the unusually beautiful weather and decided to make a day trip to Amsterdam. Are you visiting Amsterdam for just one day and are looking for tips on the best places to see and things to do? You came to the right place! This article and our experience-based tips will help you get the most of your day in Amsterdam.

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